Mendon Car Accident Lawyer

Mendon, Massachusetts is a town in Worchester County that had a population of 5,839 at the time of the 2010 census. A significant portion of the population of Mendon works elsewhere and commute to and from work each day. In addition, as part of the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Mendon has many attractions that bring visitors to the area, including one the few remaining drive-in movie theaters in the area the largest zoo in the state. As a result, Mendon sees its fair share of motor vehicle traffic and all the ancillary issues that come with it, including car accidents. When these accidents are the result of a driver’s negligence, the people who are can often pursue a legal claim in order to obtain financial compensation for their injuries and other losses.

What types of negligence can result in Mendon car accidents?

Car accident can occur for a number of reasons, not all of which entitle victims to recovery. In order to be actionable, a car accident must be the result of an intentional act on the part of the driver or some type of negligence or recklessness. In the context of Massachusetts law, “negligence” has a very specific meaning, and an attorney will be able to review the facts of your case and advise you as to whether you may have a claim. Some common examples of the kinds of driver conduct that often leads to car accidents in the Mendon area are listed below.

An attorney familiar with representing car accident victims can help in a number of ways in the weeks and months following an accident. In some cases, significant investigation may be required to uncover evidence of the negligence that caused your accident, a process that is best handled by an experienced attorney. The kinds of evidence that may be relevant to your car accident case may include vehicle maintenance records, data from a vehicle’s onboard computers, surveillance footage that may have captured your accident, eyewitness testimony, and statements from the people who were actually involved in the accident.

When people are injured in a Mendon auto accident, they often are legally entitled to compensation for their losses, including medical expenses, lost income, physical and emotional pain and suffering, and property damage, among others. Massachusetts attorney Daniel Cappetta and his team of experienced Mendon personal injury lawyers are committed to helping people injured by the negligence of others recover. Victims should keep in mind that Massachusetts personal injury claims are subject to a strict statute of limitations, so waiting to retain legal counsel and file a claim could result in the loss of your right to recover. To schedule a free consultation with one of our lawyers, please call our office today at (508) 969-9505 or send us an email through our online contact form available here.